Sony Mdr7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

sony mdr7506 professional large diaphragm headphone

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

Neodymium magnets and 40 millimeter drivers for powerful, detailed sound
Closed ear design provides comfort and outstanding reduction of external noises
9.8 foot cord ends in gold plated plug and it is not detachable; 1/4 inch adapter included
Folds up for storage or travel in provided soft case
Frequency Response: 10 Hertz to 20 kilohertz
These large diaphragm, foldable headphones feature a rugged construction, a secure, highly effective closed ear design
Connectivity technology : Wired

Product Description Sony MDR7506 Professional Stereo Headphones are ideal for sound monitoring in recording studios, radio, film production, video, electronic news gathering - and virtually any application where high quality sound is required. The closed-ear design MDR-7506 is outrageously popular in pro and home recording studios. It features a rugged design, convenient folding construction, 40mm driver units, gold connectors and a professional-quality OFC (oxygen free copper) cord. Sony 7500 Series headphones offer a practical range of choices for everyone from the casual user to the studio pro. These include the MDR-7506 which is lauded by many professional studios and broadcasters. Features Rugged Design: Proven to be reliable in the toughest situations Folding Construction: Compactness in storage 40mm Driver Unit: For clear, high quality sound reproduction Closed-Ear Design: Comfort and reduction of external noise interference Stereo Unimatch Plug: 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch applications Gold Connectors and OFC Cord: Reliable and stable signal connection and transmission Supplied Soft Case: Protective storage AmericanMusical is an authorized dealer of Sony products. Amazon.com The Sony MDR-7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone is a large diaphragm foldable headphone designed for professional studio and live/broadcast applications. These large diaphragm, foldable headphones feature a rugged construction, a secure, highly effective closed-ear design, and a 40 millimeter driver unit for clean, clear sound reproduction. Designed for professional studio and live/broadcast applications. Click here for a larger image 9.8 foot cord ends in a gold 3.5mm plug; 1/4-inch adapter included. Headband with generous padding for added comfort. Professional SoundA neodymium magnet provides excellent power-handling, and 40-millimeter drivers deliver high-quality sound, with a wide frequency response of 10 Hz - 20 kHz.Enjoy crystal-clear highs, present mids, and an extended low-end, for accurate monitoring.Comfort and IsolationThe MDR-7506s feature a closed-ear design, which provides both comfort and outstanding reduction of external noises. Comfort is only enhanced by the generous headband padding.A 9.8-foot coiled cord provides more than enough slack for working in a studio without removing the phones, whether you're the performer, the engineer, or both.AccessoriesThe included Stereo UniMatch plug allows use in both 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch applications, and a soft case for protective storage is included with the headphones--fold them up and stow them a way safely.MDR-7506 Specs Headphone Type: Dynamic, closed Magnet Type: Neodymium Driver Size: 40.0 mm Frequency Response: 10Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 63 Ohms Sensitivity (db): 106dB/mW Power Handling Capacity: 1000mW Plug Type: Gold, Stereo Unimatch plug 1/4\" and 1/8\" Cord Length: 9.8 feet Weight: 8.1 oz. What's in the BoxSony MDR-7506 Headphones, 1/4-Inch Adapter, Soft Case From the Manufacturer Sony MDR7506 Professional Stereo Headphones are ideal for sound monitoring in recording studios, radio, film production, video, electronic news gathering - and virtually any application where high quality sound is required. The closed-ear design MDR-7506 is outrageously popular in pro and home recording studios. It features a rugged design, convenient folding construction, 40mm driver units, gold connectors and a professional-quality OFC (oxygen free copper) cord. Sony 7500 Series headphones offer a practical range of choices for everyone from the casual user to the studio pro. These include the MDR-7506 which is lauded by many professional studios and broadcasters. Features Rugged Design: Proven to be reliable in the toughest situations Folding Construction: Compactness in storage 40mm Driver Unit: For clear, high quality sound reproduction Closed-Ear Design: Comfort and reduction of external noise interference Stereo Unimatch Plug: 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch applications Gold Connectors and OFC Cord: Reliable and stable signal connection and transmission Supplied Soft Case: Protective storage AmericanMusical is an authorized dealer of Sony products. See more

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Brand : Sony
Category : Electronics,Headphones, Earbuds & Accessories,Cases
Rating : 4.7
ListPrice : US $99.99
Price : US $80.99
Review Count : 22593
Best Sellers Rank : #492 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #12 in Headphone Cases
SalesRank : 492
Standing screen display size : 2.4 Inches
Color Name : Black
Material Type : Gold, Neodymium, Copper
Size : 7" x 7" x 1"
Color Screen : No

sony mdr7506 professional large diaphragm headphone

Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

Let me start by stating that I do not claim to be an audiophile, I am not a sound engineer or even a musician. I am just a guy looking for a comfortable pair of closed-can headphones for recording my amateur podcast that will ideally be versatile enough that I don\'t need multiple pairs for different activities.Honestly, I was reluctant to order these because I personally think they look ugly, and while they\'re highly rated, there are enough reviews about the ear pads peeling or flaking after a short amount of time that I am worried about the build quality. This was further emphasized when I pulled it out of the box to find this very minimally packaged headset. The ear pad material definitely feels thin and cheap to where it\'s not hard to believe that they may peel or flake after a year of use. They do sell replacement ear pads ranging from $14-$28 online. The positive is that this minimally put-together headset means that they are the lightest studio headphones I\'ve ever used, and this lightness I believe plays a huge role in their comfort.The band is a stitched leather material that could potentially be real, with a light amount of padding, over an obvious metal bar. It is one of the wider bands I\'ve used, combined with its lightness, means that it\'s gentle on the top of the head. The clamping pressure was noticeable but calmed after a bit of use, however, this band is reminiscent of one of those slap wrist bracelets, as it kind of wants to coil itself up. The band extends far enough to wear them with most hats at its max extension.The cups have the right amount of pad cushion to fit comfortably over your ears. As mentioned earlier, they do seem incredibly cheap and I have concerns that they will need to be replaced regularly.The cans do flip and the band folds, resulting in a reasonably small footprint for travel or storage.The coiled cable is hardwired into the can, continuing the trend of cheap engineering, but the coating feels thick and it feels durable enough, considering you cannot replace it if it is damaged (the most common thing to be damaged on headphones). The cable isn\'t short, especially if you consider the extension from the relatively loose coil, but it\'s not the longest either. My tower is on my desk, and I could plug it into the back without a problem, but it would hinder my movement, and if it was under my desk, I do not believe it would be long enough. Thankfully, I plug mine into a DROP 02 AMP + GRACE SDAC that sits under my monitor.What these headphones lack in aesthetics, packaging, and potential quality, they really make up for in sound. I put these side-by-side headphones that cost twice as much, and these still came out clearer. I tested them in virtual meetings while listening to multiple genres of music, an audiobook, editing my podcast, and gaming. Not only do these create a clear realistic auditory experience while listening to people talk, the lightly elevated lows create enough bass to be enjoyable while listening to music. They are even louder out of the box than any other pair of headphones I currently own or have tested them against. I find they are perfectly acceptable outside of the box, but for testing purposes, I did EQ them to oratory1990\'s settings in EqualizerAPO + PEACE.In the end, I\'m not sure you can find a better quality sounding closed-can headset at this price point. They truly are incredible when tested against other models in and above their price range. Not only do they sound great, but they are also some of the most comfortable headphones I have used. My only concern is the build quality, which is a bit of a shame because while I love to find these low-price gems that outshine more expensive competitors, I really would have paid twice as much for a matching quality build... but who knows, maybe they\'ll continue to surprise me there too. And if they do, I will return to this review to give them the full 5 stars they deserve.Headsets the MDR-7506 defeated: beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, AKG K371, Sennheiser HD 280 PRO, RODE NTH-100, Fostex T40RP mk3.
I\'ve had some Sony MDR-V6\'s for a lot of years now, and after reading tons of opinions on how they compare to their sibling, these MDR-7506\'s, I figured I would pick a pair up and do my own comparison. I know this horse has been beaten to death, but it only took a short amount of listening to realize the differences. But, before I get into it too far I just want to say that both models are excellent headphones; and it\'s amazing that either set can be had for less than $100.And a WARNING to all buyers. Because these phones have been around forever, and because they are so popular (I think Sony sells more than 35,000 pairs of these a month) there are lots of fakes out there. You can research this on the web, but the safest way to insure you are getting the real deal is to make sure that when you purchase here on Amazon you only buy when it says \"Ships from and sold by Amazon.com\". It is the easiest way to be sure you\'re getting the genuine article.Everybody hears differently, and everyone \"listens\" differently. We don\'t all enjoy the same types of music, and similarly, every set of headphones is not necessarily suited for every genre of music. We all own different source components, and most of us have a limit as to what we are willing to spend on our gear. I believe every headphone review should include a brief summary of the reviewer\'s musical tastes, sources, and gear and should always including references to other sets of cans they own, have auditioned, liked, or disliked. With so many variables affecting peoples like or dislike of any pair of phones it is my goal to help those with similar musical tastes and similar gear to determine whether or not these headphones will be a good investment for them personally.To that end; I listen to music in practically every genre. I tend to go through different phases, but I enjoy Mozart as much as Metallica, 80\'s one hit wonders and New Orleans Jazz, Lady Antebellum or Lady Gaga, Eminem to Zedd. Music has so much to offer in all genres that one could spend a lifetime discovering new things they like. I use my computer to play all the usual manner of digital files, and an Onkyo C-7030 CD player to handle disk duty. Both feed into my Nuforce Icon DAC/Headphone Amp. The digital files via USB and the CDs via analog RCA (the Onkyo has excellent onboard D/A conversion). I have also been playing around with a Little Dot MK2 ii Vacuum Tube Amp (which I am really starting to love). It should also be noted that I use no equalizer to modify the sound of my music (because I don\'t have one available in my setup). My headphones include Sony MDR-V6s and these MDR-7506s, V-Moda Crossfade LPs and M-100s, Audio Technica ATH-M50s, Beyerdynamic DT-880 250ohm Premiums, Sennheiser HD 598s and HD 600s (my personal favorite) as well as my 4th pair of Koss Porta-Pros (easy to exchange when you live in Milwaukee) . I\'ve tried Grado SR 80s and SR 225s (just too darn uncomfortable), some Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohms (I prefered the DT 880s), and my son even owns a pair of first generation Beats Solo phones (Yuk). The other day I threw away some Denon\'s (no clue what model, but circa 1990) and a set of Sony MDR-V600s that were both totally worn out. I also own lots of buds as well (my Klipsh X10s being my favorite).Like I said at the beginning, these headphones sound great. They are by far my favorite set of closed phones. The crossfades are fun (they\'ll make your teeth chatter), but the sound is very unnatural. The ATH-M50s sound excellent as well, but I prefer the Sony\'s more natural midrange. I like them with most genre\'s of music, but I prefer them with classical, jazz, adult contemporary, jazz rock, and other similar genres of music. The 7506\'s (and V6\'s) also give the widest soundstage of all my closed cans. When comparing the sound to the V6\'s I would say this. Both models have some of the most natural sounding mids I have heard in a headphone. The V6s have more bass and noticeably higher highs, where the 7506\'s are flatter through the audible spectrum. That\'s pretty much it in a nutshell. It isn\'t hard to hear the difference, and you can see it as well by going to Headphone dot com\'s \"build a graph\" page and comparing the two. The build a graph is an excellent page and when I look at the graphs for the various phones I own it shows exactly what I\'m hearing myself. I have heard many reasons for the differences between the two sets of Sonys from wiring to cup shape, and I\'ve read all the references to the parts list that says they have all the same pieces, but all I\'ll say again is that there is a difference. If you like a flatter sound with less of a \"smile curve\" then these 7506\'s are what you\'re looking for. If you like a bit more bass and treble I\'d recommend the V6\'s (though the highs can cause fatigue after a while). If you are looking for cans to monitor or edit video then the 7506\'s are the ticket. It\'s amazing how accurately they can playback the sound I record with my video camera, and it\'s no surprise that you see these on the heads of people in the movie business when you watch behind the scenes extras on DVD\'s and Blu-Rays. I have taken the V6\'s to work and I use them with my little Nuforce uDAC-2 as the two pair together very well, and the 7506\'s are my go-to phones at home when open cans won\'t do. The phones are very efficient as well. They play plenty loud without a lot of power, though they sound even better with a nice amp. They are also very revealing. While you will hear lots of details in your music, you will also hear all of the flaws. Music with accentuated highs may also sound shrill and sibilant when using these phones. If you want lots of booming bass you\'d be best to look elsewhere. The 7506\'s have nice low, accurate, detailed bass, but they aren\'t thumpers by any means (nor are the V6\'s). If you want some serious thump on a budget watch for the V-Moda Crossfade LP\'s to go on sale (you will sacrifice detail and clarity, however).The build quality is excellent and I\'m alright with the earpads wearing out and needing replacement from time to time (I\'m on at least my 5th set in 2 decades with the V6\'s). All earcups need to be replaced sooner or later, and if you shop around you can find the Sony replacements for a cheap price. If you opt for some of the velour replacements that are out there you will (or you should) notice a change in the sound (I\'ve tried them with the v6\'s). It\'s also important to watch the foam part of the cups that covers the driver. If it starts to break down it will get pushed into the holes in the front of the driver itself and it will ruin it (this is what happened to my V600\'s). The phones are very light, the comfort is excellent, the clamping pressure is pretty light, and the sound isolation is really good too. I also like the coiled cord and the quick change screw plug. I have never had an issue with my cord on my V6\'s in almost 20 years and I don\'t foresee a problem with the 7506\'s. The carry bag is handy and surprisingly durable as well. I do wish they locked in a little tighter when you opened them as they often seem to want to close back up while trying to put them on. You also have to be careful for the right side wire as it can get pinched in the whole works and possibly become crimped.You just can\'t go wrong with The 7506\'s or the V6\'s at the price they sell for. You just have to decide which response curve you prefer.
I had a really old set of cheap Sony headphones that were finally falling apart. I also noticed that I wasn\'t hearing highs like I used to but attributed that to age related hearing loss. I decided to finally get a better set of phones and I did a ton of research on studio headphones. While the pros and cons listed the attached coiled cable, it wasn\'t a deal breaker. Yes, id would have been great to have a detachable, replaceable cable but it wasn\'t a must-have on my list. I was mainly looking for sound quality and comfort as these will be used for both casual listening and when recording in the studio. I immediately noticed that I got my highs back. As a Jazz drummer t\'s important to me to be able to hear the transient attack on a ride cymbal. This headset has brought that back to life. The real benefit these phones give me is that I can now listen at a much lower level and save my hearing. When you can\'t discern certain frequencies in any range, the natural tendency is to turn up the volume. Now, with a more natural response I can bring the level down and enjoy the clarity. I did read a few negative reviews regarding the lows but I find that at too high of a level you get a rumble on the low side. I\'m finding this has more to do with the overall level being too high. People need to stop bombarding their ears. It\'s why musicians use in-ear monitors that isolate the external sound and with a great set of buds, you can keep the levels low and still get the impact because of the clarity. Once the level is at a point where something begins to distort, you lose that. This is a great pair of phones.